Instructor/Teacher, Adult Day Programs

Applications due by November 22, 2024

November Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $17/hour

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Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4pm

This full-time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Instructor, Day Program develops and implements curriculum for the Possibilities Day Program in our classroom to effectively teach participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to facilitate their independent functioning in a work and community environment.

See more about Possibilities at https://goodwillcolorado.org/services/possibilities/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Curriculum Development, Design, and Instruction:

• The Day Program Instructor will utilize a curriculum that teaches Activities of Daily Living and Vocational skills in order to teach our participants how to move towards greater independence. Under the supervision of the Possibilities Activity Lead and working together with the team of other instructors, the classroom teacher will help develop a new curriculum that meets the objective of teaching participants daily living skills as well as implementing an established curriculum. The Day Program Instructor will monitor individual learning and facilitate training as needed. The instructor will conduct Focus Groups with the participants in their classes in order to get their input on curricular ideas for their program.

Program Documentation, Tracking, and Reporting:

• The Day Program Instructor will be responsible for documenting the curriculum, creating lesson plans, monthly calendars for their class, expense report requests, and filling in other paperwork, as required.

Relationship Management:

• The Day Program Instructor will keep the Activity Lead informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information regarding the learning areas. In addition, the Day Program Instructor will participate in team meetings and in-service training sessions. The incumbent will deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines, communicate significant problems to the Activity Lead, and perform other duties as required.

Client Care:

• The Day Program Instructor will assist in the implementation of program plans, giving reinforcers, and providing one-on-one assistance and/or training for our participants. The incumbent will assist as needed in the preparation necessary for arrival and end-of-day client departure and provide supervision at the beginning and end of the day to ensure the safety of program participants when exiting the bus and entering the facility. The Day Program Instructor will communicate pertinent information to rehabilitation staff and assist program participants with transitioning throughout the day. The incumbent will be an active member of the Day Program team and will assist team members with all client care.

Research and Industry Involvement:

• The Day Program Instructor will be trained on the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Rules, Regulations and Standards of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and a good working knowledge of Goodwill's policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education or in a human service-related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Preferred experience in providing services to persons with physical, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities.

Other:

• It is preferred, but not required, that the instructor have one (1) year of teaching experience.
• The Instructor should demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, writing and speaking clearly and concisely; demonstrate the ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers.
• It is also preferred that the incumbent have the ability to relate effectively to individuals with disabilities, their parents, Home Host providers, and guardians and be empathetic toward their needs.
• Our instructor must have the ability to work independently, cooperatively and to exercise effective planning, demonstrating excellent organization skills.
• The Day Program Instructor should possess excellent time management skills and have a working knowledge of community resources, train, and be creative in motivating each participant toward individual success.
• The incumbent must also conduct themself in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm's reputation.
• The Day Program Instructor must have experience speaking effectively to various small groups in a presenting/informative role.

** Background Requirements**

• Pursuant to C.R.S. *27-90-111 and CDHS Policy VI-2.4, any independent contractor, and its agent(s), who is designated by the Executive Director or the Executive Director's designee to be a contracting employee under C.R.S. *27-90-111, who has direct contact with vulnerable persons in a state-operated facility, or who provides state-funded services that involve direct contact with vulnerable persons in the vulnerable person's home or residence, shall:

1. submit to a criminal background check, and
2. report any arrests, charges, or summonses for any disqualifying offense as specified by C.R.S. *27-90-111 to the State.

• Any Contractor or its agent(s), who does not comply with C.R.S. *27-90-111 and DHS Policy VI-2.4, may, at the sole discretion of the State, be suspended or terminated.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 208 - Instructor, Possibilities Dept Number: 5020, 5008

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - OCCASIONALLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - OCCASIONALLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - CONTINOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - FREQUENTLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -